What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweet FA, having turned 19 almost (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet". The wordplay uses a reversal. FA (reversal="FA") + TERS (synonym="TERS") = AFTERS; definition: "Sweet" The answer is AFTERS.

Sweet FA, having turned 19 almost (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28157 | 5 Across | 2020-06-11 flower

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